Musée du Costume et de la Dentelle

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  • Address
    Rue de la Violette 12, Ilôt Sacré, 1000
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  • Phone
    02 512 77 09
  • Transport
    underground rail: Gare Centrale

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Lonely Planet review

Lace-making has been one of Flanders' finest (and most eye-straining) crafts since the 16th century. While kloskant (bobbin lace) is believed to have originated in Bruges, naaldkant (needlepoint lace) developed in Italy but was predominantly made in Brussels. The Costume and Lace Museum reveals lace's applications for under- and outerwear over the centuries, as well as displaying other luxury textiles such as embroidery. Ask for an English-language booklet.